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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Charged and eventually cleared of affray, he explained he was acting to defend to members of the public.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He also explained why the closed-end fund had outperformed the open-ended fund.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He had slithered into the kitchen, explained about the peanut-butter-eating lizard, and his mother had realized that it was probably feeding time in the lizard world.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry